The Irish Times view on the presidential race: contortions and expediency
Both contenders have been obliged to explain why they now covet a role they had so recently declined
Mairead McGuinness
Heather Humphreys takes large lead over Seán Kelly in race to seek Fine Gael presidential election nomination
Former Cabinet minister and MEP both announced intentions to seek nomination on Tuesday morning
Presidential nominations: Fiercely competitive Kelly faces uphill battle
Former minister and Ireland South MEP are trying to enter a race they both ruled themselves out of
Heather Humphreys and Seán Kelly presidential face-off expected as Fine Gael reopens nominations
Party expects competition for Áras nomination following unexpected withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness
Fine Gael is electrified at prospect of Heather Humphreys running for president
No obvious path to nomination for Seán Kelly
Tony Holohan drops presidential bid to avoid ‘abuse’ of family
Former chief medical officer says personal abuse is becoming ‘increasingly normalised in Irish politics’
Presidential election: Heather Humphreys giving ‘very serious’ thought to running for Fine Gael
National executive member Regina Doherty says there should be a contest between former minister and MEP Seán Kelly if both wish to run
Presidential election: Seán Kelly to ‘weigh up options’ about seeking Fine Gael nomination
Ireland South MEP says ‘goalposts have changed’ following withdrawal of Mairead McGuinness on health grounds
Can you have too much democracy?
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Where does Mairead McGuinness’s shock withdrawal leave the presidential race?
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Mairead McGuinness drops out of presidential race for health reasons
Fine Gael to consider options in coming days, with senior party figures keen to find another candidate
After Mairead McGuinness dropped out, where do we stand in race for the Áras?
After Mairead McGuinness’s department, none of the three main parties even has a candidate
Tony Holohan gives strongest signal yet he will enter presidential race
Potential candidate’s supporters commission research to explore viability for run in presidential race
‘Don’t underestimate this guy’: Who is Gareth Sheridan, the pharma millionaire running for president?
Businessman founded Nutriband while studying for a degree – now it’s listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange
The Irish Times view on presidential aspirations: an uninspiring slate
Some are virtually unknown while others are plainly unfit to hold the office
Gareth Sheridan’s presidential nomination is by no means certain
From Michael Flatley to 35-year-old pharma CEO Gareth Sheridan, councillors’ goodwill is the best route to the Áras
Presidential election: How much does it cost to run for the Áras?
Fine Gael’s Mairead McGuinness and Independent Catherine Connolly are on the start line, but Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin continue to prevaricate
Presidential election winner in line for increased election expenses refund of up to €250,000
Unsuccessful candidates whose vote reaches a quarter of the quota are also in line for same increased level of refunds
Fine Gael says Mairead McGuinness ‘acted in full accordance’ with medical advice after being injured in crash
Presidential candidate flew to New Zealand and attended gala dinner after sustaining ‘severe injuries’
Two names in the race for the Áras: early-mover advantage or risky tactic?
In the News podcast: Catherine Connolly and Mairead McGuinness have declared
Dracula author’s Dublin birthplace available for €400 a night on Airbnb
Plus Catherine Connolly’s limo life, national anthem lessons and a recession-busting ruse in waiting
‘Somebody has to speak for the Irish people’: Michael Flatley ‘seriously’ considering presidential bid
Businessman has assembled team of advisers and has had contact with ‘some very weighted individuals’
Mairead McGuinness leads the field in a list of potential presidential election candidates, poll shows
Catherine Connolly next most popular in Irish Times/Ipsos B&A poll, but many voters not engaged in Áras race
Who is Mairead McGuinness, the early front-runner in the presidential race?
Fine Gael hopeful is seen as a superb communicator and ‘parliament whisperer’, but her proximity to Ursula von der Leyen may not be an electoral asset
Seán Gallagher says he will not be entering presidential election race
Businessman, who finished second in 2011 campaign, had recently been seen speaking to Independent TDs in Leinster House
Just 14% of voters feel Government successfully tackling country’s problems
Analysis: Fine Gael support is close to a historic low and depends on older and middle-class voters
Catherine Connolly launches presidential bid saying she wants to ‘empower people to find their own voices’
Galway West TD defended her record, including a trip she took to Syria during dictator Bashar al-Assad’s time in power
Battle for the Áras gets under way
The race for the presidency gathered pace on Tuesday with Fine Gael nominating former European commissioner Mairéad McGuinness to be its candidate
Race for presidency gathers pace with two candidates confirmed while Declan Ganley said to be seeking support
Aontú eyes coalition of TDs and Senators to nominate presidential candidate
‘Don’t call us, Mick Wallace, we’ll call you’: The presidential contest fails to ignite
Catherine Connolly is now in the running, and Fine Gael has a name for the ballot paper. None of the other big parties does at this stage
Could Mary Lou McDonald be about to enter the presidential race?
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Joe Duffy rules himself out of presidential race
Former RTÉ broadcaster wished to make it ‘absolutely clear’ he would not run for Áras
Aontú has held talks with two high-profile people on presidency but won’t divulge their names
Michael O’Leary rules out a bid for ‘the most useless, wasteful job’, but says he would endorse Mairead McGuinness for the position
Expense claims by Mairead McGuinness ‘legal and ethical’, Simon Harris says
Fine Gael politician claimed €800,000 for space she owns which served as a constituency office during her 16 years as an MEP
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